Barcelona’s preparations for the upcoming LaLiga season have hit a stumbling block, with six players—including high-profile loan signing Marcus Rashford—reportedly facing registration uncertainties due to the club’s financial constraints. According to Spanish outlet SPORT, the Catalan giants, still grappling with strict spending limits imposed by LaLiga, risk being unable to formally register multiple squad members before the league’s kickoff unless swift resolutions are reached.
Rashford, who joined Barcelona on a season-long loan from Manchester United earlier this summer, is among those awaiting clarity. The England international’s inclusion highlights the recurring challenges for the Spanish champions, who have struggled for over a year to comply with league financial regulations. Last season, similar registration hurdles affected players like Dani Olmo and Pau Victor, both of whom initially secured provisional approvals before losing eligibility during the January transfer window.
Club president Joan Laporta remains optimistic, however, telling ESPN that efforts to resolve the situation are “progressing well.” He emphasized the organization’s commitment to meeting league requirements: “We’re doing our job and we’re confident that we’ll be able to register everyone.” Laporta’s confidence contrasts with the lingering skepticism surrounding Barcelona’s capacity to balance its books, a task complicated by years of financial mismanagement and reduced revenue streams.
LaLiga’s stringent financial fair play rules have forced Barcelona to operate under a reduced salary cap, limiting their ability to onboard new signings or renew contracts without first offloading players or adjusting existing agreements. While the club has pursued asset sales and sponsorship deals to alleviate pressure, progress has been incremental. The delayed registrations underscore the broader economic challenges facing one of football’s most storied institutions, even as it aims to reclaim dominance domestically and in Europe.
For now, Barcelona’s leadership faces a race against time to secure approvals for all players, ensuring manager Hansi Flick has a full-strength squad available when the season begins. Supporters and analysts alike will monitor developments closely, aware that repeated registration issues could further destabilize the team’s competitive prospects. Laporta’s assurances offer a glimmer of hope, but until official confirmations arrive, uncertainty lingers over Camp Nou.
